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Course Description

First time seafarers, prepare to work safely work aboard a vessel. This course provides the minimum knowledge of emergency response required to determine the hazards associated with the marine environment and your vessel. You will also learn how to prevent shipboard incidents including fire.

Prerequisites

Students must be a minimum 15 years of age.

Notes

This course includes practice at a fire field and a pool. During portions of our MED-DVS course, all students are required to use safety gear (such as immersion suits and life jackets) for training purposes. The course provides standard gear; however, if a student finds that the available gear is unsuitable for their needs, they are kindly asked to bring their own. For more information, call 250-370-4016.

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Course Details
Section Title
Marine Emergency Duties: Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS)
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W, Th, F, M
Time
8:30AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Sep 23, 2025 to Sep 26, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Total Course Hours
26.0
Location
Delivery Options
In Class  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $1,050.00 or $500.00 deposit
Instructors
Section Notes

A non-refundable, non-transferable $500 registration deposit is now an option for Nautical courses. The remaining tuition is due thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start date of the course. If the course is dropped the deposit will not be refunded or transferred.  

If a course is paid in full at the time of registration and dropped prior to one week before the start date a full refund is available. To drop a course paid in full please contact prosit@camosun.ca.

Section Title
Marine Emergency Duties: Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS)
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W, Th, F, M
Time
8:30AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jan 27, 2026 to Jan 30, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Total Course Hours
26.0
Location
Delivery Options
In Class  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $1,050.00 or $500.00 deposit
Instructors
Section Notes

A non-refundable, non-transferable $500 registration deposit is now an option for Nautical courses. The remaining tuition is due thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start date of the course. If the course is dropped the deposit will not be refunded or transferred.  

If a course is paid in full at the time of registration and dropped prior to one week before the start date a full refund is available. To drop a course paid in full please contact prosit@camosun.ca.

Section Title
Marine Emergency Duties: Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS)
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W, Th, F, M
Time
8:30AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Feb 17, 2026 to Feb 20, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Total Course Hours
26.0
Location
Delivery Options
In Class  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $1,050.00 or $500.00 deposit
Instructors
Section Notes

A non-refundable, non-transferable $500 registration deposit is now an option for Nautical courses. The remaining tuition is due thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start date of the course. If the course is dropped the deposit will not be refunded or transferred.  

If a course is paid in full at the time of registration and dropped prior to one week before the start date a full refund is available. To drop a course paid in full please contact prosit@camosun.ca.

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We are especially grateful to live, work, and play on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen (Songhees, Kosapsum), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia'new, T'Sou-ke, and WSÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here.

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